City of Minneapolis celebrates Junauda Petrus our 2025-2026 Poet Laureate
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The City of Minneapolis, in partnership with The Loft Literary Center, Public Functionary, and the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department, invites the community to celebrate Minneapolis Poet Laureate Junauda Petrus as she concludes her remarkable tenure.
On December 3, 2026 at Public Functionary, Junauda will present her official final poem for the City of Minneapolis, "Pink Oceans of the Midwest Indies" in a special evening honoring her contributions to the city's literary and cultural landscape.
This celebratory event will feature:
- Junauda's first public reading of her completed final poem for the City of Minneapolis.
- The premiere of the video for Pink Oceans of the Midwest Indies, created in collaboration with Adriana Foreman.
- Special readings and performances by local poets selected by Junauda Petrus.
- Black Garnet Books selling works by local authors.
- A selection of Techniques for Ecstasy artworks by Alexandra Beaumont.
Join us for an evening of poetry, art, community, and celebration as we honor Junauda Petrus and the lasting impact of her work on Minneapolis.
Schedule:
4 – 6 p.m. Poetry and Premiere
Welcome remarks, the debut of the Pink Oceans of the Midwest Indies video, and Junauda Petrus's final reading as Minneapolis Poet Laureate.
6 – 8 p.m. Disco Dance Party and Social Hour
Stay to celebrate with music, dancing, and community connection.
RSVP link on event page!
On December 3, 2026 at Public Functionary, Junauda will present her official final poem for the City of Minneapolis, "Pink Oceans of the Midwest Indies" in a special evening honoring her contributions to the city's literary and cultural landscape.
This celebratory event will feature:
- Junauda's first public reading of her completed final poem for the City of Minneapolis.
- The premiere of the video for Pink Oceans of the Midwest Indies, created in collaboration with Adriana Foreman.
- Special readings and performances by local poets selected by Junauda Petrus.
- Black Garnet Books selling works by local authors.
- A selection of Techniques for Ecstasy artworks by Alexandra Beaumont.
Join us for an evening of poetry, art, community, and celebration as we honor Junauda Petrus and the lasting impact of her work on Minneapolis.
Schedule:
4 – 6 p.m. Poetry and Premiere
Welcome remarks, the debut of the Pink Oceans of the Midwest Indies video, and Junauda Petrus's final reading as Minneapolis Poet Laureate.
6 – 8 p.m. Disco Dance Party and Social Hour
Stay to celebrate with music, dancing, and community connection.
RSVP link on event page!
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Where is it happening?
Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St NE #144, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States
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Host or PublisherMinneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs
